Your Life Is Forfeit by Craig Martelle & Michael Anderle

Author:Craig Martelle & Michael Anderle [Martelle, Craig & Anderle, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2018-10-21T06:00:00+00:00

“How long is it going to take for the leaders to arrive?” Rivka asked, gripping the president’s arm to see his answers so he didn’t have to speak. Red had put duct tape over his mouth because the Ledonian appeared to be genetically incapable of telling the truth. “They should be here anytime now.”

The president struggled against his bonds. Red shook him until he stopped.

“What’s the matter? You don’t want the people to see you like this? Let me break it to you gently. I’m a Federation Magistrate. You’re in my custody because you broke the law. You’re not on trial because you’ve already been judged and found wanting. At this point, you are a convict, but I’m letting you hang around because you have information I need. I’m glad that I can get it from you without having to listen to your perpetual stream of lies. How can you live with yourself?”

“Psychotic?” Jay offered.

That’s what I was thinking. Any idea when I can get out of this thing? Lindy asked.

Ankh? Rivka checked in with the Crenellian.

Pandora Express. The ship went to Amberstrom. From there, it went through a series of Gates with a final destination of Capstan. It should have arrived there within the past day.

Red’s eyes narrowed, and his face turned hard.

“Well then, no time to dawdle,” she told the president, who had no idea what she meant. She cupped her hands around her mouth and yelled, “Come on, people! Chop, chop!”

Red couldn’t see anyone out there. It was still too early in the morning for light. The president mumbled through the tape.

“What?” Rivka asked, exasperated. She put her hand on the side of his face. “They might attack us? That would be a mistake.”

What do you see, Ankh? Rivka requested.

There are vehicles converging on your position. Most are only lightly armed, but there is a heavily armed unit coming down the main corridor in front of you.

If they want to play hardball, finish them.

What is the hardball trigger for action? Ankh wondered.

Rivka stopped for a moment and considered. “Red, we have a military unit coming at us. At what point does Peacekeeper turn them into a smoking hole?”

“They might be skeptical of the request. I hate to say it, but if they shoot first?” Red shrugged and walked to Lindy.

“That’s what I was thinking.” Ankh, the trigger is if they shoot first. The second that happens, destroy them.

Lindy moved to a better position across the street to give her a flanking view of the approaching unit.

The first to arrive came from the side streets and drove up to the barricade. Two Ledonians jumped out, using their doors as shields as they took aim. Rivka figured the leader was inside. She strolled into the remnants of the defense. With Red at her side, she crossed her arms and waited.

No one moved.

“Who’s here to talk about peace?”

“I am!” the Ledonian shouted from inside the vehicle.

“I’m Magistrate Rivka Anoa. Come out here and talk to me.”

“I’m Treacher. How can I

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